UPSC Mains PSYCHOLOGY-PAPER-II 2025

28 Questions • 415 Marks • With Detailed Model Answers

1
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium

What are the different methods of estimating internal consistency reliability? Explain their strengths and limitations.

Psychological AssessmentPsychometrics
2
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium

Evaluate the cognitive-behavioural model of depression.

Clinical PsychologyAbnormal Psychology
3
10 Marks150 Wordseasy

Explain spontaneous remission effect in the treatment of patients with mental illness.

Clinical PsychologyPsychopathology
4
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium

Managerial effectiveness is influenced by the reasoning and decision-making abilities of a manager. Critically evaluate with the help of researches.

Industrial/Organizational PsychologyManagement
5
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium

Critically evaluate the conditioning model of psychopathic personality disorder.

Clinical PsychologyAbnormal Psychology
6
15 Marksmedium

What are the factors that determine the efficacy of psychological tests? Discuss the ethical issues in the use of psychological tests.

Psychological AssessmentPsychometricsEthics in Psychology
7
15 Markseasy

Explain how behaviour therapy encourages assertive coping.

Clinical PsychologyBehaviour Therapy
8
20 Marksmedium

Describe the various effective strategies which can be incorporated in designing guidance programme for adolescents preparing for competitive examinations.

Educational PsychologyAdolescent Psychology
9
15 Marksmedium

What are the personality qualities to be focused on, for preparing community members as leaders for social change?

Social PsychologyCommunity Psychology
10
15 Marksmedium

Can the applicability of concept of norm crystallization in an organization affect transformational leadership in that organization?

Organizational PsychologyLeadership
11
20 Marksmedium

What is primary prevention? Chalk out a primary prevention programme for substance use disorder in a slum community.

Community PsychologyPublic Health
12
15 Marksmedium

Provide a community-based model for organizing services for rehabilitation of mentally challenged people.

Clinical PsychologyCommunity PsychologyRehabilitation Psychology
13
15 Marksmedium

Compare the 'top-down' and 'bottom-up' approaches to social change with specific reference to handling social problems in the Indian context.

Social PsychologySociology
14
20 Marksmedium

Which form of psychological treatment is suitable for dealing with unresolved inner conflicts? Explain.

Clinical PsychologyPsychotherapy
15
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium

What are the cultural consequences of being disadvantaged and how can these be addressed?

Social PsychologyCultural Psychology
16
10 Marks150 Wordseasy

Write a note on distance learning through IT.

Educational PsychologyTechnology in Education
17
15 Marksmedium

Interactions between members of diverse groups can affect the ratings of in-group and out-group members. Discuss with the help of researches.

Social PsychologyGroup Dynamics
18
15 Marksmedium

Discuss the behavioural strategies for managing pollution.

Environmental PsychologyBehavioural Science
19
15 Marksmedium

Critically evaluate the issues of gender discrimination in the Indian context.

Social PsychologySociologyGender Studies
20
15 Marksmedium

Discuss the psychological consequences of prolonged deprivation. What strategies can be adopted to overcome these consequences?

Clinical PsychologySocial Psychology
21
15 Marksmedium

Discuss the importance of consumer awareness in protecting consumer rights. How can consumers be empowered to make informed decisions?

Social PsychologyConsumer Psychology
22
20 Marksmedium

What are the psychological measures to be used for social integration of the communities divided by conflicts of religion?

Social PsychologyCommunity Psychology
23
15 Markseasy

Explain the concepts of social facilitation and social inhibition in the context of group processes.

Social PsychologyGroup Dynamics
24
15 Markshard

Prepare the psychological profile of a terrorist. What are the common characteristics, motivations and beliefs that drive individuals to terrorist activities?

Clinical PsychologySocial PsychologyForensic Psychology
25
20 Markshard

Describe the psychological consequences of constructing social realities on the basis of information gained through social media. How can these be checked by psychological interventions?

Social PsychologyMedia Psychology
26
15 Marksmedium

What motivates entrepreneurs to start and grow their business, and how do they maintain motivation in the face of challenges and setbacks?

Industrial/Organizational PsychologyEntrepreneurship
27
15 Marksmedium

Discuss the concept of 'crowding', its determinants and impact on psychological health and well-being.

Environmental PsychologyHealth Psychology
28
20 Markshard

What are the key challenges that psychologists face when working with defence personnel in promoting positive health, and how can they be addressed?

Clinical PsychologyOrganizational PsychologyHealth Psychology